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Kira Small sings
with all the soul of classic R&B/Blues singers like Etta
James, Bonnie Bramlett and (of course) Aretha Franklin, and
with the command and ability of jazz singers like Sarah Vaughn
and Diana Krall. (especially when she does her solo jazz
piano/vocal stuff). She has the lilt and musicality of singers
like Corinne Bailey Rae and the contemporary urban soulfulness
of Jill Scott. That musicality carries over into her
instrumental ability as well, as showcased in both her solo
jazz piano/vocal forays and her ensemble work.
Kira writes songs that reach people. Songs
about all the things that make the world go ‘round…love, sex,
triumph, failure, hope, and most everything else that matters
to us all. From the totally groovatious “Sugar
Man” to the anthemic self-realization piece “I Will Raise
My Voice” her songs are filled with emotion, passion, heart
and truth. |
